The new mediacal dictionary. 2014.
stomach stapling — /ˈstʌmək steɪplɪŋ/ (say stumuhk staypling) noun an operation to reduce the size of the stomach by stapling together a section of it, thereby reducing food intake …
stapling — Use of a s. device that unites two tissues, such as the two ends of bowel, by applying a row or circle of staples. gastric s. partitioning of the stomach by rows of staples; used to treat severe obesity. * * * stap·ling (staґpling) the act or… … Medical dictionary
Gastric stapling — A surgical procedure that converts the upper part of the stomach into a very small pouch by stapling portions of the stomach together, forcing an obese person to eat only tiny portions yet still feel full. It is normally done only in severe cases … Medical dictionary
gastric stapling — see stomach stapling … The new mediacal dictionary
Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery — Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG), also known as Stomach stapling, has been the most common restrictive operation for weight control. Both a band and staples are used to create a small stomach pouch. In the bottom of the pouch is an… … Wikipedia
Surgical staple — 19 surgical staples wrapping around the head, plus approximately 10 surgical sutures on the neck … Wikipedia
Bariatric surgery — Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, refers to the various surgical procedures performed to treat obesity by modification of the gastrointestinal tract to reduce nutrient intake and/or absorption. The term does not include… … Wikipedia
Body shaping — Body contouring is a general term that refers to any surgical procedure that alters different areas of the body, whether it is in a massive weight loss patient or not. Body contouring after massive weight loss refers to a series of procedures… … Wikipedia
Diego Maradona — Maradona redirects here. For other uses, see Maradona (disambiguation). Diego Maradona Diego Maradona in 2010 Personal information … Wikipedia
gastroplasty — n. surgical alteration of the shape of the stomach without removal of any part. The term was originally used for correction of an acquired deformity, e.g. narrowing due to a peptic ulcer, but has more recently been applied to techniques for… … The new mediacal dictionary
